NYT Dictionary
RARING
AdjectiveVerbRAR-ingrar-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
Eager.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From rare (verb), a variant of rear (“to raise, rouse”). More at rear.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
aversedisinclinedreluctantunwilling
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: